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“Marjory Stoneman Douglas Students Releasing 'Raise Your Voice' Album Before Midterm Elections . . . Nina Lee composed "Freedom" out of the shock that the Parkland shooting could have easily happened at her school. Impressed by the defiant and unifying work of the March For Our Lives, she sang at the March 24 protest in Washington Square Park. "Freedom" speaks to the healing influence of music, and the hope that music is there to help people.”

“New York City-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Nina Lee has released “Freedom,” a song asking for change, inspired by school shootings in Maryland and Florida, the March For Our Lives protests and the solidarity being shown between students”

“Inspired by the March For Our Lives protests, the influx of school shootings and the solidarity being displayed by students alike, New York City singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Nina Lee has released her newest single, “Freedom“.”

“New York City-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Nina Lee has released "Freedom," a song asking for change, inspired by school shootings in Maryland and Florida, the March For Our Lives protests and the solidarity being shown between students.”

“New York City-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Nina Lee has released “Freedom,” a song asking for change, inspired by school shootings in Maryland and Florida, the March For Our Lives protests and the solidarity being shown between students”

“On Alive with Clive: With Her Extraordinary Voice, Singing and Songs, and Her Dad by Her Side, Magnificent Singer-Songwriter, Nina Lee, Invigorates with Love, Light and Inspiration!”

“We're pleased to introduce our newest Center Stage artist, Nina Lee - A young and talented singer-songwriter with great talent and infinite potential. Find out what inspires Nina, what she's been up to, and what we can look forward to in 2018 in our latest artist feature”

“​Featuring Nina Lee at #26 among the most popular artists of 2017 according to music blog Sounds So Beautiful, on a list also featuring Chance the Rapper, Kendrick Lamar, Alicia Keys, and others.”

“​Interview of Nina Lee  by travel blog Sun City Paradise”

“​Having a vocality that is gritted, graveled, and gifted with wisdom, Lee patches her notes like they are apart of some grand quilt she is making for her soul. This lyrical “quilt” is meant to cover all the knowledge she has and wants to gain from this life. Such a desire is refreshing, and makes you attentively watch her performance because, frankly, most of us, out of hopelessness, do not want to know anything any more. ”

“​Nina Lee is clearly not just your average 17 year old. The New Yorker is a talented singer/songwriter who belts out lyrics with so much soul that she belongs along the ranks of Amy Winehouse, Adele, et al. If you don’t trust us, take a listen to her latest, a five track EP titled Snapshots. Curiously enigmatic – though she does a really amazing job at explaining the intent and direction of the work -, the EP does nothing if not floor you with her incredible talent.”

“Recognizing your one and only, and giving her the ring, that’s love. Sending letters to your one and only, with the hope of a safe coming back, that’s love. Family stories, told as legacies, with pride and admiration, that’s love. A great-grand-daughter singing about it all, as a moving tribute, that’s love. Nostalgy pictured into snapshots, memories captured into music. Nina Lee, 17 year-old singer songwriter based in New York, has released her debut EP, titled Snapshots.”

“​Broadtube Music Channel interviews Nina Lee and features her "Airborne" lyric video.”

“​Soulful songstress Nina Lee strives to tell a story that touches others with her music. At only 17 years old, Lee herself was influenced and inspired by music at a very young age, something that quickly determined her career path, and now that she has a platform, it's no surprise that she wants to become that catalyst for others. Her journey begins with her recently released debut EP, Snapshots. As the title suggests, the EP is a collection of "snapshots" - moments and memories from Lee's family and upbringing, weaving vivid stories about everything from the power of family, to the effects of bullying, to the importance of inner strength. ”

“With a little melody everything sounds nicer, even the things that are hard to say.”

“Soulful songstress Nina Lee has released a lyric video for "Airborne," the first single from her debut EP Snapshots. The song celebrates her great-grandfather's service as a veteran in the United States Military, concentrating on the everlasting love story of Nina's great-grandmother and her soldier husband, who served as a member of the 101st Airborne "Screaming Eagles" during World War II. The song's intimate lyrics chronicle the couple's first encounters, the love letters the couple exchanged during their time apart during the war, and their marriage, family and bond, as Mary, "the woman with the piercing blue eyes" stood by her "young boy who returns as a shell shocked man" through his "purple hearts and bad dreams."”

“Soulful songstress Nina Lee has created a lyric video for “Airborne,” the first single from her debut EP Snapshots that celebrates her great-grandfather’s service as a veteran in the United States Military. “Airborne” concentrates on the everlasting love story of Nina’s great-grandmother and her soldier husband, who served as a member of the 101st Airborne “Screaming Eagles” during World War II. The song’s intimate lyrics chronicle the couple’s first encounters, the love letters the couple exchanged during their time apart during the war, and their marriage, family and bond, as Mary, “the woman with the piercing blue eyes” stood by her “young boy who returns as a shell shocked man” through his “purple hearts and bad dreams.””

“Huffington Post calls Snapshots, “a stunning five-track EP that is sure to pull on your heartstrings,” and Variance Magazine praises Nina with, “her voice absolutely soars, with the warmth and purity of Adele and the grit and smokiness of Amy Winehouse…impossible to ignore.” The EP contains five tracks including “Airborne,” a tribute to her veteran great-grandfather and “Safe Place,” a recollection of times she was bullied in high school.”

“​Artists pull inspiration from a variety of places. Whether it be real life experiences or the experiences of others, artists share stories of personal loss, journeys of self-discovery, and relationships among a variety of topics. For New York City-based singer-songwriter Nina Lee, the inspiration behind her music has always been her family and the connection they have to one another. Taking those stories and transforming them into a stunning five-track EP that is sure to pull on your heartstrings, today Lee has dropped her debut EP, Snapshots.”

“​Nina Lee is just 17 years old, but her songwriting taps into a soul that is well beyond her years, telling vivid, moving stories about everything from the power of family, to the effects of bullying, to the importance of inner strength. The Snapshots EP is just what the title suggests – a collage of moments in time that take us on a journey, whether traveling back to years gone by or sharing confessional tales from the present.”

"I was thinking about what to name the EP, and they all were little slivers or glimpses of a storybook. They were like “snapshots” in time that eventually lead to where I am today. They are stories have shaped me and my family. I think Snapshots fits perfectly because for the duration of the song, it’s like you are back in the time and living in the story, but that glimpse only lasts a second. That’s why the seconds are so important, and you don’t want to miss out on enjoying the little snaps in time, because they only happen once in a lifetime. I want to be present in the moments and not let the snapshots disappear."

“A lot of teenage singers have a great talent — but not many can match the folksy, mature voice of 17-year-old Nina Lee.  Nina’s five-track EP called Snapshots was just released — and it’s a solid effort. Imagine listening to a young Adele and you get the picture.”

“Featuring Nina’s stunning, smoky vocals, stark piano keys, and a big-screen worthy narrative, “Airborne” was inspired by her family story. Nina penned the song after discovering 70-year-old, heartfelt letters exchanged between her great-grandfather, a World War II “Screaming Eagle” veteran, and her great-grandmother – the woman behind the man whose steady support and quiet devotion never wavered.”

“Emerging New York songstress Nina Lee is making her official debut on the music scene Thursday with her stunning new single "Airborne," which premieres today on Variance. item about? What makes it interesting? Write a catchy description to grab your audience's attention.”

“Nina Lee's song, 'Give Me A Reason,' has been selected as a finalist in the Unsigned Only Music Competition -- one of 14 finalists in the Teen category, chosen from thousands of submissions. The celebrity judges for the competition include Sinead O'Connor, Robert Smith (The Cure), The Killers, Darren McFadden (RunDMC), and other notable artists, as well as music writers, critics, and editors from Rolling Stone, the New York Post, Billboard Magazine, and the Washington Post, among others.”

“Featuring: Nina Lee -- Every season MAMi Magazine will review outstanding artists on ReverbNation and give you a break down of what we find. Our list has no numbers, so they are all on equal par.”

“(Full interview available in podcast at 21:40 through 43:00 - link below) PW: That was Connecticut artist, Nina Lee, with Try to Break Me. And on the line right now, I have Nina Lee. . . . So, Nina . . . tell us a little bit about yourself. NL: I'm fourteen. I'm from Westport, CT. I'm originally from the City. . . . I've always written songs and I thought that it would be a way to just get people to see that they're not alone in any situation and that there's hope. PW: That anti-bullying song, that's a song that has resonated with a lot of people. Tell us a little bit about where that came from. NL: Well, when I came here to Connecticut, it wasn't a pleasant experience for me. I was bullied and I didn't like how it felt. . . . It got to a point where a really started to feel bad about myself and was letting go and I didn't want to do that. If I can show one person that it's okay and prevent them from doing something bad to herself, then I"m happy with what I've done”

“Senator Danté Bartolomeo: Nina Lee is a 14-year old girl who . . . released her debut single, entitled “Try to Break Me,” and this amazingly strong young woman has put all of the negative energy that has been imposed upon her into a fabulously positive song that I really hope will spread the message throughout her community and far beyond that we will not tolerate any more bullying. Nina Lee: My main goal is to be able to share the experience I’ve endured and to try to help other people overcome theirs. You always have to speak up in a situation and talk to someone that you trust. Speaking up is something that is really hard. Even though there are rules about bullying, things happen behind teachers' backs. I use singing and writing as an outlet; if you find something to inspire you, stick with it, because it's a way you can escape everything that's rough in your life. If my song can just help one person to stand up for himself or herself, I believe that it's worth it”

“Even in a town of white picket fences, students are still staying home from school due to bullying. But, one student is now fighting back and it could have you singing along. Meet 14-year-old Nina Lee. She may be young, but she already has a song on iTunes and a music video to match. But she’s not your average teeny-bopper. This song comes from the heart, and if you listen closely: The lyrics are about one thing. "Bullying is 100 percent wrong. I have a lot of different opinions, but this is one that will never budge," said Nina. She’s a transplant from New York City, who moved to this small town in Connecticut three years ago when she says she got her first taste of bullying. * * * Pop star Demi Lovato says she too was bullied throughout middle school, and today she draws on many of those experiences in her music. "I remember going to her concert and I just started crying. I was like this is what happened to me and that's when I wanted to do something about it," she sa”

“Describing her middle school years as a series of incidents where she was bullied and ostracized, the now 14-year-old Nina reached into her musical background to respond to her experiences and has recently released an anti-bullying anthem and video titled, "Try To Break Me." * * * "Even if things seem like they're falling apart, you can always make them fall back together," she said. "As I got older and got into dance and acting classes, I became more confident." Now in high school, Nina said that 'things have gotten better' but her experience during the middle school years spurred her into writing "Try to Break Me." "This was a song I thought needed to be released. My other songs are playful, but this one has a serious message," she said. "I wrote it for people who are victims of bullying and to try to make things easier for them." She began writing the song in January of 2014, and when completed, her father reached out to Grammy-nominated New York producer Arty Skye . . .”